Job: RN PeriOperative Program - 97872

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Jobing Description

Location: US-WY-Torrington
Posted Date: 1/18/2012
Shift: Day
Category: Registered Nurses/Externs - Positions
Department: ..
Facility:
Position Type: Full-Time-FA
Shift Hours: ..
Hours Per Week: 36

Internal Code A: COREHTF
New Grad: No
Internal Code B: ..



Overview:

Banner has an outstanding opportunity for you and your Nursing Career.
Banner Staffing Services is looking for a RN's to participate in an innovative Peri Op training program. Training will be at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado for 12 weeks. The applicant will then return to Community Hospital Torrington, to continue clinicals in O.R. and further training for another 12 weeks, to become Peri Op staff at CHT.
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This comprehensive program prepares the Registered Nurse for a career in the Perioperative arena. Registered Nurses, with a variety of other specialities, will learn the basics needed to launch their Perioperative career.
This is a full time benefited position.

Applicant must be willing to take classwork in Greeley, CO for 12 weeks, then return to Community Hospital Torrington for another 12 weeks before becoming a fulltime Perioperative Nurse for CHT.

A Resume is required for consideration for this position.

Start Date: February 28, 2012

Responsibilities:
1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.

2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's status.

3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.

4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.

5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.

6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.

7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.

Job Summary:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a current, valid RN license in Wyoming, temporary RN license in Wyoming, or compact RN license.& nbsp;
BLS certification is required.
Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations.
Ability and willingness to take classes in Greeley, CO for 12 weeks, and return to Community Hospital Torrington for an additional 12 weeks of class.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred.